Longa-Mavinga National Park

National Park

Vast protected area in Angola's interior created to reconnect wildlife corridors; visitors come for remote safaris, large-mammal sightings and multi-day bush camps.

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Longa-Mavinga National Park essentials

Country: Angola
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Kwanza (Kz)
Language: Portuguese
Emergency: 110

Longa-Mavinga National Park at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Longa-Mavinga National Park

Best during the dry season for classic safari wildlife viewing.

Dry Season (May-Oct)
May-Oct · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Best wildlife viewing as animals congregate around shrinking water sources.
Wet Season (Nov-Apr)
Nov-Apr · 22-32°C (72-90°F)
Lush vegetation and calving season for many species, but roads may be less passable.

Weather & Climate near Longa-Mavinga National Park

Climate

Longa-Mavinga National Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in October) and mild winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (748 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 17° - 29° 23° 181 mm overcast 71% 2.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.9h
February Good 17° - 28° 23° 166 mm overcast 73% 2.6 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.5h
March Very Good 16° - 29° 22° 121 mm partly cloudy 71% 2.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.1h
April Excellent 15° - 29° 22° 36 mm some cloud 59% 2.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.6h
May Ideal 10° - 27° 18° 4 mm clear 43% 2.2 m/s 1.8 very high 11.2h
June Ideal 6° - 26° 16° 0 mm clear 38% 2.5 m/s 1.4 high 11.0h
July Ideal 5° - 25° 15° 0 mm clear 33% 2.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.1h
August Ideal 8° - 29° 18° 1 mm clear 26% 2.7 m/s 1.6 very high 11.5h
September Ideal 12° - 32° 22° 3 mm clear 22% 2.9 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
October Ideal 16° - 33° 25° 21 mm some cloud 29% 3.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.4h
November Very Good 17° - 30° 24° 77 mm partly cloudy 50% 2.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.8h
December Good 17° - 29° 23° 138 mm overcast 64% 2.4 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Longa-Mavinga National Park

Longa-Mavinga requires planned access through Angolan park authorities and usually involves chartered vehicles from regional towns. Fly-in safari operators and guided expeditions are the most practical access options; check with Angolan national park services for permits.

Tips for Visiting Longa-Mavinga National Park

  • Plan long game drives with a reputable operator who knows the park's regulations and animal movement patterns.
  • Bring binoculars and a camera with a long lens; sightings are often distant in savanna terrain.
  • Respect park rules about night drives and off-road driving - they protect both wildlife and visitors.